Articles by Danielle Wightman-Stone
Danielle is a journalist based in London with over a decade of experience at FashionUnited, where she has been an editor since 2011. Her expertise lies in exploring the dynamic intersections of fashion, beauty, sports, and technology. Passionate about spotlighting emerging talent, Danielle also covers daily news, from launches to acquisitions, personnel changes and store openings, across the UK, US, and Canada.
Roksanda names former Stella McCartney creative as head of design
London-based fashion label Roksanda, founded by Serbian-born designer Roksanda Ilinčić, has appointed Simon Valer Dacsef as head of design. Dacsef joins Roksanda from British luxury fashion label Stella McCartney, where he was head of flou. Before that, he worked at JW Anderson as senior womenswear designer from June 2021 to October 2025, and...
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Lululemon opens one million square foot distribution centre
Canadian activewear brand Lululemon has opened a state-of-the-art, one million-square-foot distribution centre in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, to strengthen its North American e-commerce fulfilment capabilities. The distribution centre, in partnership with Element Logic, features one of the largest AutoStore-enabled facilities in North America,...
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Nike launches running collection with Keely Hodgkinson
Keely Hodgkinson, one of the stars of Team GB’s athletics squad, has collaborated with sportswear giant Nike on her first signature athlete pack. The middle-distance champion, who won the 800-metre gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has designed a collection of apparel and footwear that reflects her “elegant style” and offers elevated...
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La Perla Atelier names Alessio Vannetti as new CEO
Luxury lingerie brand La Perla Atelier has appointed former Gucci and Valentino executive Alessio Vannetti as its new chief executive, as part of the brand’s ongoing relaunch strategy under new owners Kristen and Peter Kern. In a statement, La Perla said that Vannetti will join the company on September 1, while Paolo Vannucchi, who has served as...
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TikTok boosts the British economy by 10 billion pounds
Social media platform TikTok, known for its short-form videos, is “turning online discovery into real-world growth and jobs,” unlocking entrepreneurialism in Britain, as new research shows that the platform contributed at least 10 billion pounds to the UK economy in 2025 and supported 153,000 jobs. The report utilises research conducted by...
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A quarter of US cotton acres now provided through U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, the voluntary sustainability program for US cotton growers and traceability platform for all US cotton, has announced that one in four cotton acres now provides field-level data through its scheme. In a statement, U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol said it has hit a new milestone for supply chain transparency, with 2.34...
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Collinda Strada supports ban on horse-drawn carriages in New York
Independent, New York-based fashion label Collinda Strada has teamed up with animal rights group PETA to launch a limited-edition shirt calling for an end to horse-drawn carriages in New York City. Proceeds from the T-shirt sales will be donated to The Coalition for Responsible Carriage Horse Retirement, a coalition of horse rescuers, advocates,...
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Asos creates new style dilemma director role
Online fashion retailer Asos has appointed Rina Lipa as its style dilemma director to help “customers solve everyday style dilemmas”. In the newly created role, the British model, actress and dancer, and younger sister to global popstar Dua Lipa, will help answer fashion’s most-asked question: “What to wear to…?”. Lipa’s answers to style...
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Gap teams up with Hailey Bieber on a denim capsule
American retailer Gap has unveiled a limited-edition denim capsule collection with model and beauty entrepreneur Hailey Bieber, reimagining Gap’s relaxed denim icons with her personal style. Dubbed ‘The Hailey Jeans,’ the capsule features two relaxed fits, rooted in Bieber’s “laid-back approach to denim,” the Extra Baggy and ‘90s Low Rise Loose,...
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New running shoe brand January launches
January, a new global running shoe brand rooted in “innovation, inclusivity and considered design” has launched, founded by male and female Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) runners. Described as a “next-generation running” brand, January is looking to reimagine high-performance running “for everyone,” reflecting the sport's...
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